Educate Not Medicate

Educate Not Medicate

This is not our Mother's Menopause, Peri-menopause, Endometriosis, Infertility, Depression, Acne or PMS!!! Nor are all of these a medical disease. In our society today, all of these are some what looked at as a disease rather than a normal phase of a woman's life. There seems to be a huge gap between research and treatment.

Women have the right to know about alternatives to synthetic hormones. The difference between synthetic hormones and natural hormones are so confusing; between the information or lack of from our doctors and what we research ourselves, it’s no wonder we are all so confused. The fact still remains that synthetic hormones cause a lot of problems, that if women knew they had a choice they would never have the problems, which synthetic hormones cause.

I’m on a mission to educate women, so that they do not have to fall into the grips of synthetic HRT. I’m a health advocate for natural alternatives to synthetic hormones. I’m also a syndicated radio host, and seminar leader. I also host a Menopause Support Board on the Internet. I have been blessed to work with a hand full of other special women, who believe in the work of the late Dr. John Lee; who pioneered the use of Natural Progesterone.

Dr. John Lee describes in his books (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pre Menopause and Menopause), how PMS, pre and post menopause (surgical or natural) symptoms, infertility, weight gain, low/no libido, some breast cancers, migraines, brain fog/depression, sore tender breast, fibrocystic breasts, osteoporosis, irregular periods and many other health problems have a single common denominator, estrogen dominance/hormone imbalance. Dr. John Lee also recommends in his books and on his website the Natural Progesterone Cream for the relief the effects of estrogen dominance.

To learn more about estrogen dominance and the research the late Dr. John Lee did on natural progesterone, please sign up and join our private forum.

Check out the free down loads, printable items, and questionnaire on hormone imbalance. Women have been led astray by the drug industry for many years. As a Women’s Health Advocate I want to educate women on their God given choices. So, you can take back control of your life during this roller coaster ride we call Menopause Peri-menopause, Endometriosis, Infertility, Depression, Acne or PMS!!!
My favorite line USED to be, "IT'S NOT ME, IT'S MY HORMONES... You too can make this a favorite line of the past.

Disclaimer

This is for your information and education only. No medical claims are made on this site. The information and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition

Crohn's Disease?

What is Crohn's Disease? Crohn's Disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum (or small bowel) and is characterized by cramping and diarrhea.This is considered an Autoimmunity disorder; “the self-attacking-self response”) causing the inflammation, cramping, swelling, ulceration, bleeding, pain, diarrhea or constipation, fatigue, and numerous other symptoms. It is my belief that only someone with an IBS can truly understand the pain; I'd rather give birth then to deal with this disease. 

I have since learned after 30 years of battling this disease, that there are other IBD's; like  Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, to name a few. So, what is the treatment options? Most doctors follow the money-makers: tests, drugs, and surgeries. When severity strikes, they will attempt to “turn off” the self-attacking-self response by “shutting down” the body’s defense system altogether with immune suppressing drugs which heal nothing, and leave an open door for multiple diseases and disorders to take root in the body. 


If there were a way to eliminate IBD and restore the bodies immune system I believe it would put about 75% of specialists and pharmaceuticals out of business. What would happen to our weak economy then? It seems to me, that our government flourishes off everyone being sick.  

I made a commitment that as I learn I would share with my brothers and sisters; my knowledge on how I to maintain a healthy body. Our bodies are a gift from God. We need to cherish them!  

I also want to educate people about Crohn's and other health issues.  I am determined to make it less of a tabooed subject as well. Treating the symptoms rather than treating the actual disease is causing gluttony of side effects for many people, which may actually be exacerbating the illness itself for some.

What is the result? More medications are prescribed to counteract the newly acquired symptoms from the originally prescribed medication. It simplifies the previous statement; by saying this is placing a bandage over the original Band-Aid. I wonder if that is God’s plan. Just keep us drugged up; before we try a natural approach first. Believe me, I love my doctors. I have team of them. And we all work together and they all know what supplements I take. Some of my doctors don’t agree, but I am okay with their opinion. They still believe in me and respect my ideas for my optimum health. I know with balanced diet, exerciser, sleep, and life style we can be healthier. 

All of which is very important to everyone’s health as well as a Cohn's patient. I have learned that an illness is an imbalance of the whole person, not an isolated event. Patients can be empowered to heal themselves, through knowledge. The greatest healing force is the patient-healer relationship: the unconditional power of love. 

Healers teach best by example. Could it be God has given me the insight to teach about health and wellness? Could it be that the Lord wants to use my daily challenges to wake up his children? (I will write about this later.) Is he using me as a vessel to get the word out; to cherish our bodies, feed them properly, and educate yourself? I don’t have the answers, but I do know: I love you all, whether I know you personally or not. You are my brothers and sisters through Christ! I never want anyone to experience what I have been through. There is hope! And so I am following God’s vision…..

I can't see where it hurts

I can't see where it hurts, but I feel the pain. 

What is pain? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary pain means: 

I will be using the verb form of pain. 1: to make suffer or cause distress to: hurt 2 archaic: to put (oneself) to trouble or exertion intransitive verb1archaic: suffer 2: to give or have a sensation of pain. Can pain be felt along with frustration? What is the definition of frustration? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary frustration means:  it is an adjective: filled with a sense of frustration: feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction. And does pain relate to anger? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary anger means: I will be using the verb form of frustration. Transitive verb: To make angry <he was angered by the decision> Intransitive verb: to become angry. Now that we understand the definition of pain, frustration, and anger; my next question will be, can pain, frustration, and anger be all bundled up in one package? Pain, frustration, and anger, is it visible, or seen at the start of an argument, through tears, or a screaming out burst? Pain, frustration, and anger, how does it affect us mentally, our health, and our relationships with our family and friends?

So, if we never experience pain, frustration, and anger; does that mean we are not open to joy or love in our lives? So, if we don’t experience pain, frustration, and anger; do we love and respect ourselves? So, if you don’t experience pain, frustration, and anger do you lose your emotions or spirituality? I have to ask myself; have I been so consumed with my own pain, frustration, and anger that I forgot about living life? Did I get so used to feeling the pain, frustration, and anger, that I lost my joy, love, emotions, and spirituality?

Another strong emotion for me is grief. I believe for most of us when every day life is mixed with constant disappointment, a lifetime of self doubts, and limitations due to ones own self worth; grief sets in and then along comes our package of pain, frustration, and anger.

Then the package grows bigger! We compound it with shame and guilt. My pain with shame and guilt have been so bad, that I have tried to commit suicide. My hostilely and verbal abuse to my husband, has left me to be alone. But there is no going back. There were so many words that should have never been said and inadvertently very hurtful. You remember the old saying, "Sticks and stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me." I think bones heal, but the words we never forget! 

Did my package destroy my marriage? There were so many times my husband would just go downstairs (where I could not follow. I will discuss this later in another chapter.) and ignore me and not talk to me. This just added to my guilt and shame and my burden became bigger. I never understood the connection. What is the greater sin? My hostilely and verbal abuse, or my husband looking on the Internet else where? I know two wrongs don’t make a right, but for my own responsibility in my marriage; I felt safe and secure with a 19 year marriage. I put our Lord on the back burner. I forgot to make my husband #2 in my life. I never told him how much I loved him, nor did I thank him for going to work and providing me with a nice home. 

to be continued

Hope ???

What does the whimsical word hope mean? Do we just use the word as a filler word or is there true meaning to the word hope. Well, I decided to look the word up in the merriamwebster.com and this what one dictionary’s definition said.

 intransitive verb

1: to cherish a desire with anticipation

2: archaic : Trust

                                                                                          transitive verb      

1: to desire with expectation of obtainment                           

2: to expect with confidence : Trust

                                                                                                                    

Noun

— hope against hope

1: to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment

Examples of HOPE

1.             No one knows yet if anyone survived the crash. At this point, we can only hope.

2.             I hope you're feeling better soon.

3.             That's what she hoped would happen.

4.             Let's hope that the strike ends soon.

5.             I hope I haven't bored you.

6.             Everyone in your family is well, I hope.

Origin of HOPE

Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope: First Known Use: before 12th century

Now that we understand the definition; I also asked a few friends what they thought hope meant and one person said freedom. Another one said it meant nothing to them and yet another said anticipation for a wish.

I believe “hope” is a feeling of anticipation inside. The anticipation could be a dream, desire, or a prayer. I wonder what the Bible says about hope. 

There are two verses that spurred my heart on with joy.

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.

This verse gives me a feeling of being protected.

Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His loving kindness,

This verse gives me strength, courage, boldness to carry on.

Psalm 31:24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.

What about this one? I truly feel; I have more endurance, comfort, confidence in the face of death.

1 Thessalonian 4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope.

I love this verse and how my confidence soars when I share my faith.

1 Timothy 4:10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

I don't believe the word hope is something we can smell, taste, ear or touch. But I do believe the word hope is a desire to feel something. I also think hope comes from the heart, just like faith. 

Are we a Book?

I believe we all have a story to tell about our own individual lives. I think our journeys are a part of who we are and contribute to our individualism. The question, do we stop and take the time to listen to each other's story? What lessons can we learn about each others stories? 

I believe we are all a book, but do we look at the cover or do you want to read what's inside? Do we judge the book by the cover? Lets see do I want to get to know this person? She is fat, uses a walker, or he is in torn jeans, or uses oxygen. Dose it matter what you see on the outside or what is really on the inside cover? 

 I have been through many storms which made me very compassionate and wise. I will start my book in the middle, in 2000, when I became seriously ill. I ended up in ICU for over a month and during that month I had a 3 minute code (death). Now some people have no lasting affects from an experience like that, but God had other plans for me. I had to work from being totally bed bound, to wheelchair chair and to walker. I envision my glass over flowing, because I get a second chance at life! I will be sharing a lot about my life journey and other things that will bring joy, interest or educate for my peeps.

I have a soft and tender heart. At times I can be very strong willed; especially when my heart is involved or I believe in the cause. I am serene and kind even in difficult situations. I always give others the benefit of the doubt. Which at times can cause me great heart breaks. Which leaves me a journey through divorce after 21 years. 

  

So I sit and watch the butterflies by day and every night pray the Lord will bring a sweet, loving, and understanding man into my life to give me a Butterfly Kiss good night! And He did! So be-careful what you pray for!!! God Loves Us ALL!